Yoshitsugu Tanaka
Directing
Known For
Peaceful citizens (one of whom resembles Felix the Cat) are dancing to music before their island is being invaded by a gigantic rodent that resembles Mickey Mouse. The islanders contact legendary folk-hero Momotaro from a giant book to battle Mickey.
Toybox Series, Episode 3: Picturebook of 1936
Toho's production of the classic Japanese fairytale.
Kaguya Hime
An anti-war tale of the chimney sweep, Peroo , who led his country to victory by using "Eggs from Soldiers". He makes a triumphant return to his hometown, but the way is lined with rubble, corpses, and brand new grave markers.. Approximately 20,000 frames of shadow puppet animation produced independently by "Doeisha", which is organized by 10 amateurs, mainly Doshisha University students.
Chimney Sweep Pero
A short puppet animation movie by Tadahito Mochinaga.